The Kitchen

Vincenza Lapi

Chef /Owner

Buffalo NY native Vincenza (Zina) Lapi, is also a classically trained Chef (Johnson and Wales) bringing seven years experience to the partnership. ShePreviously lent her talents to the kitchens of Buffalo upscale dining establishmentsMike A's at the hotel Lafayette andBuffalo Proper before traveling most of the world( Europe, Latin Americaand Asia) learning authentic street fare before bringing back her knowledge to own and operate herwidely successfuland well received food truck Enterprise "The Blue Balls Bus" . Lapi is known for lighting up traditional street food (Arancini) by elevating them to new heights with her own creative twists. She is widely acclaimed for her beautiful presentations, flavor combinations and cooking techniques despite very limited resources on a food truck. This will be Lapi’s first brick and mortar restaurant

Victor Parra

CHEF /Owner

Parra Gonzalez is former owner operator of the Youngstown NY establishment Jaguar at the Bistro. He is a Mexican Born, classically trained chef (Montreal culinary school). Who has been pleasing palates for fourteen plus years with his elevation and refinery of his native lands cuisine as well as showcasing different cooking styles and techniques. Gonzalez has built an enthusiastic following of patronswho have been checking in with him frequently about his new ventures. Gonzalez brings his cultural approach to the food by continuously returning to Mexico to explore the flavors and tecniques used in some of the most authentic rituals for the preparation of the food. Although gonzalez studied at L'Ecoler Hoteliere des Laurentides in Montreal, Is his drive to bring forward his mexican heritage what guides Gonzalez's culinary Ethos.